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Turra Family History

Turra Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Terra, Turro, Murra, Turri, Turk, Turek, Torre, Mura, Taira, Terry

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Where is the Turra family from?

You can see how Turra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Turra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Turra family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Turra's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Turra families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Turra. 100% of Turra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Turra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Turra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Turra. For the veterans among your Turra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Turra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Turra in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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